Head Coach Yussif Basigi is optimistic about the Black Princesses chances in their next game against Japan after a tough 2-1 loss to Austria in their opening match.

Despite a slow start, the team dominated the second half and showed promise, but failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

‘’We started the game slowly and getting to the latter part of the first half we started raising our game and for the second half we dominated play when we were down by a goal’’ he said.

‘’We didn’t utilise many of our goal scoring chances which was unfortunate. I think this is where we have to polish very well so that we will be able to be back in contention’’.

‘’The second half performance was very good if we had started the first half like the way we did in the second half, it would have been super but we started slowly’’.

Basigi acknowledged the pressure to perform but remains motivated, emphasizing the need to improve and make the most of their remaining games With a formidable squad and valuable experience from previous international friendlies, the Black Princesses are determined to make a strong comeback in their next match.

‘’I wouldn’t say there is no pressure at all because if we had won or drawn this game against Austria, it would’ve given us motivation but now we have no option than to go all out with the remaining two games to go’’ Basigi added.

Ghana will battle with Japan in the second group E game on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

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